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Former Bishop of Chester implicated in abuse allegations

Cheshire Constabulary has published a report detailing abuse allegations against Bishop Hubert Victor Whitsey, the former Bishop of Chester.

17 October 2017

Church of England anti-slavery initiative wins government backing

The UK’s Prime Minister, Theresa May, has given her backing to the Church of England’s new anti-slavery programme, the Clewer Initiative.

17 October 2017

Cathedral to display “the most dangerous book in Tudor England”

St Paul’s Cathedral in London is set to display one of only three-known surviving copies of “the most dangerous book in Tudor England”.

11 October 2017

Prince of Wales opens visitors centre at St Paul’s Valletta

The Diocese in Europe’s pro-cathedral in Malta received a boost when Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, opened its new visitors centre.

09 October 2017

Archbishop’s “profound sense of shame” over Church abuse failings

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his “profound sense of shame” over church-based abuse of children and vulnerable adults.

04 October 2017

Archbishop Welby “taken aback” by Las Vegas prayer criticism

Archbishop Justin Welby said he was “taken aback” by criticism of Presiding Bishop Michael Currys prayers for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

03 October 2017

Bishop’s blessing for one of Europe’s newest congregations

The Bishop in Europe, David Hamid, has paid a visit to one of the continent’s newest Anglican congregations and offered a blessing for its priest.

27 September 2017

Ordinands boost helps C of E address falling clergy numbers

The number of people entering training to become clergy in the Church of England is at the highest level for a decade, it was announced today.

27 September 2017

Community of St Anselm celebrates third intake

The third intake of young people committing to spend “a year in God’s time” as part of the Community of St Anselm have been commissioned.

26 September 2017

Prayer book glossary to assist modern-day ordinands

A glossary of some of the archaic words used in the Book of Common Prayer has been produced by the Prayer Book Society.

25 September 2017